Dayton Creative Capital of Ohio 2025

About the Event

e were created in God’s image, and He created everything that was ever created. So when God directed man to “fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth” it wasn’t an impossible task. From the beginning, man has been solving problems by developing remarkable tools and innovative processes that improve our lives and those around us, just as he was created to do.

Bring your family this spring, as we look into a place and a period that exploded with creativity and birthed inventions that literally transformed the world — Dayton Ohio. When the Bishop Milton Wright’s two sons, Wilbur and Orville, made their historic flight in 1903, Dayton residents had more patents per capita than any other U.S. city. Factories sprang up producing cash registers, train cars, sewing machines (the Davis Sewing factory was a mile long!) bicycles, airplanes and much more. Landmark Events historian Bill Potter will guide us through some great venues, providing a distinctly Christian interpretation of the sites and stories we encounter. We guarantee you will leave inspired and encouraged!

Landmark Tours does an amazing job at weaving together our Christian heritage with the broader history in an educational and fun way for everyone in the family! You won’t be disappointed!” —Darrel S.

Tour Highlights

Carillon Park

Here we will see the original 1905 Wright Flyer III, the world’s first practical airplane and second oldest airplane in existence, the 1835 B&O (Grasshopper) steam locomotive, and the first automobile self-starter, along with scores of other inventions uniquely displayed in their exhibits. You will be immersed in the region’s history while strolling through 30 historical buildings and interacting with the hundreds of innovative artifacts.

Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center*

Wilbur and Orville started their careers as printers and operated their second print shop, outside the home, here as Wright & Wright Job Printers. In this location, the Wrights edited and published newspapers for the West Side patrons, and launched the career of Orville’s friend, esteemed poet Paul Laurence Dunbar, by publishing his first book of poems.

Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center*

Exhibits focus on the Wright brothers’ development of the world’s first practical airplane at Huffman Prairie in 1904 and 1905, their flying school starting in 1910, and the accomplishments of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Our inaugural Landmark Glider Competition for tour participants will be held on the fields where the Wright Brothers flew!

USAF National Museum

The museum is the world’s largest and oldest military aviation museum featuring more than 360 aerospace vehicles and missiles on display amid more than 19 acres of indoor exhibit space. Thousands of personal artifacts, photographs and documents further highlight the people and events that comprise the Air Force storyline, from the beginnings of military flight to today’s war on terrorism.

Ticket Information

Included in This Tour

All teaching from a Biblical perspective
All guide fees and gratuities
Souvenir Glider!
Wednesday night fellowship and fun
Legendary Landmark Tour quiz with neat prizes!
Study preparation section
Sweet fellowship and memories that will last a lifetime

Adults (16+):$59

Youth (5-15):$39

Additional Family Members
$29

Child (0-4):FREE

* First four family members at posted price, fifth and subsequent guests enjoy the lower Additional Family Member price.

This tour is a car tour. Each family is responsible for their own lodging and meals, and transportation. All venue admissions are included in your registration fee. If you have any questions, or if we can be of service in any way, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

*As with all NPS sites, Landmark Events does not charge admission for this portion of the tour.

They’ve done all the work for you! Just show up and enjoy each of the amazing venues, and soak in the Biblical interpretations and rich fellowship. You won’t regret it!” —Jessica K.

Food and Fellowship at 6pm—location TBA

Historian Bill Potter

Bill Potter

An experienced historian and avid bibliophile, Dr. Bill Potter combines a lifelong study of American history with an uncommon ability to captivate audiences of all ages as he traces the providential acts of God throughout the ages. He has taught history in high schools and colleges, has led many tours of American and European historical sites and brings to each event a wealth of experience and knowledge. An experienced researcher and writer, Dr. Potter possesses a practical knowledge of antiquarian books, documents, and artifacts and has published several short books and has penned many articles and book reviews for publication. Dr. Potter has earned a well-deserved reputation as a man gifted in communicating the story of God’s providential hand in American history. As a father of eight children, he appreciates the necessity of passing on to the succeeding generations the richness of both our regional and national history. He and his wife, Leslie, reside in Virginia.

Event Schedule
Times and locations subject to change.

Wednesday, March 19

		11.2 miles ≈ 25 mins. from Hampton Inn Dayton Vandalia (7043 Miller Ln, Dayton, OH)
8:30am		Carillon Park (1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, OH)
		2.8 miles ≈ 6 mins.
12:30pm		Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center (16 South Williams St., Dayton, OH)
		8.4 miles ≈ 11 mins.
2:00pm		Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center* Landmark Glider Competition! (Souvenir glider provided) 2380 Memorial Rd, Dayton, OH
		2.2 miles ≈ 5 mins.
3:00pm		USAF National Museum (1100 Spaatz St, Dayton, OH)
		Wednesday night fellowship & fun – at Hampton Inn & Suites Dayton-Vandalia—7043 Miller Lane, Dayton.: Bring your own food and join Bill and Kevin for discussion and of the day’s topics and our Legendary Landmark Tour quiz with neat prizes!

Note: Following the tour, Bill Potter will be speaking at the Teach Them Diligently homeschool convention in Columbus. Convention requires separate registration.

Teach Them Diligently
Homeschool Conference After the Tour!

March 20-22 – Dayton, OH
Great Speakers / Great Resources / Great Fellowship
Register for the TTD Conference here and save $20 on Family Registration with code Landmark25.

2 Brand New Messages by Bill Potter

Thursday, May 20 3:00pm — Reel History: How accurate are Hollywood Civil War Films?
Saturday, May 22 4:20pm — How I Use Artifacts to Teach History.

Stop by our booth, #TBA, in the exhibit hall. We would love to say hello and give you a free $50 gift certificate! (Separate registration required)

Accommodations

There are several hotels in the area offering special rates in relation to the TTD Convention listed on their website here. We will be staying at Hampton Inn & Suites Dayton-Vandalia—7043 Miller Lane, Dayton.